26 June St. Benoit-sur-Loire to Beaugency

A good meal on the terrace of the Hotel Madelaine. A very quiet night and we awoke to more sunshine. Breakfasted in town and then a short ride to Germigny and it's church, famous for its shape, a Greek cross and the mosaic. Well worth the visit. As we entered the church a small group of vicars(?) were gathered at the front and sang a Gregorian chant. Pure chance we were there but wonderful to hear.
Then back on the route and apart from one or two short rougher parts and a section of cobbles that was just a bit too long, we were on levees and smooth cycle paths. The route into Orleans was very well signed and easy to follow. Another city that seems to have had an upgrade and provides good safe paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
We were soon through the city and back into rural countryside, bowling along at 13/14 mph.
Our next stop was Meung-sur-Loire, a lovely old town, with narrow streets and what look like York "snickleways". Looked for a hotel here but they were full. So on to Beaugency, where we got a room in the Hotel de l'Abbaye. Very Grand.
Mileage :- 50  Total :- 576.5

Mosaic ceiling in Germingny des Pres

Bridge over Loire at Orleans, looks similar to one in Fulford.

Bedroom in our tent.